The opening rounds of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship produced high drama at Donington Park, with the next triple-header coming up at Snetterton this weekend as the title fight hits Norfolk.

After the opening three rounds, five different riders, representing four different teams, have celebrated podium finishes with Andrew Irwin and Tommy Bridewell sharing the opening victories of 2020.

This weekend the battle for supremacy continues, with the additional honour of battling the Monster Energy Race of Aces trophy, which will be presented to the rider who has the highest cumulative score from the three races. The illustrious title has previously been awarded to racing legends including Mike Hailwood, Giacomo Agostini, Phil Read, Paul Smart, Mick Grant and Barry Sheene.

As the championship reaches Snetterton, the Irwin brothers lead the standings for Honda Racing courtesy of their stunning performances with the new Fireblade at Donington Park and Glenn has the early upper hand, with a ten-point advantage over younger brother Andrew following his much talked about round three disqualification after an incident with Josh Brookes.

The Honda Racing pair though are under no illusions ahead of this weekend; the 300 circuit was a happy hunting ground for the Ducatis last year when Scott Redding claimed the double win, and following his commanding round three victory, Tommy Bridewell will be targeting a repeat performance.

Oxford Products Racing Ducati’s Bridewell holds third in the standings narrowly ahead of McAMS Yamaha’s Jason O'Halloran. The Australian has been a race winner at the Norfolk circuit in the past and his teammate Tarran Mackenzie was on the podium last season, so the team will be optimistic of success this weekend.

Christian Iddon leads the VisionTrack Ducati charge following his brace of fourth place finishes at Donington Park, with Tarran Mackenzie splitting him and teammate Brookes. The 2015 champion is fully focused on regaining lost ground after his zero points score following his huge high-speed crash in the final race at Donington Park, at a circuit where he was a double podium finish in 2019.

Kyle Ryde got his campaign with Buildbase Suzuki off to an impressive start in the opening rounds and he holds eighth position in the standings ahead of Danny Buchan and Ryan Vickers ahead of his return to his home circuit this weekend.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings after Donington Park:

1.Glenn Irwin (Honda Racing) 60
2.Andrew Irwin (Honda Racing) 50
3.Tommy Bridewell (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) 43
4.Jason O'Halloran (McAMS Yamaha) 40
5.Christian Iddon (VisionTrack Ducati) 34
6.Tarran Mackenzie (McAMS Yamaha) 28
7.Josh Brookes (VisionTrack Ducati) 26
8.Kyle Ryde (Buildbase Suzuki) 22
9.Danny Buchan (Massingberd-Mundy Kawasaki) 22
10.Ryan Vickers (RAF Regular and Reserve Kawasaki) 20